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Curriculum

The comprehensive Blackstone Paralegal course curriculum covers a broad range of legal topics. Please click on a volume for more detail, or scroll downward to view all.

• Volume I: Law - Its Origin, Nature and Development & Contracts
• Volume II: Torts
• Volume III: Criminal Law
• Volume IV: Real Property - Part I
• Volume V: Real Property - Part II
• Volume VI: Pleadings in Civil Actions, Practice in Civil Actions, Criminal Procedures
• Volume VII: Wills & Trusts
• Volume VIII: Partnerships & Corporations
• Volume IX: Constitutional Law - Part I
• Volume X: Constitutional Law - Part II
• Volume XI: Finding, Reading, and Using the Law
• Volume XII: Legal Research and Writing Exercises for Paralegals
• Volume XIII: Paralegal Career Starter: How to Find a Job as a Paralegal
• Volume XIV: Ethics for Paralegals

Volume I: Law - Its Origin, Nature and Development & Contracts (220 pages)
Nature of Law Sources of Law Classifications of Law Beginnings of Law Making of the Common Law Enlargement of the Common Law Maturity of the Law American Development of the Common Law	History of Contracts Offer & Acceptance Reality of Consent Contracts Under Seal Consideration Statute of Frauds & Perjuries Capacity of Parties Legality of the Subject Matter Limits of Contractual Obligation	Assignment of Contracts Joint & Several Contracts Interpretation & Construction of Contracts Promises & Conditions Rules on Conditions Impossibility of Performance Breach of Contracts The Discharge of Contracts

Volume II: Torts (234 pages)
Fundamental Notions Trespass to the Person Battery Assault False Imprisonment Trespass to Property Excusable Trespasses Conversion Nature of Conversion Particular Instances of Conversion Legal Cause Negligence Contributory Negligence	Imputed Contributory Negligence Deceit The Defendant's Wrongful Conduct The Effect Upon the Plaintiff Defamation Two Species of Defamation The Plaintiff's Case in Defamation The Defendant's Response The Response Prima Facie Defense Judgement & Damages Malicious Prosecution	Interference with Domestic Relations Interference with Contractual Relations Interference with Business or Employment Right of Privacy Acting at Peril - General Principles Liability for Inanimate Forces Liability for Injuries from Lawful Use of One's Land Joint Tort - Feasors

Volume III: Criminal Law (154 pages)
The Subject Defined The Act The Intent Incapacity or Limitations to Criminal Capacity Circumstances Affecting Criminal Responsibility Justification Parties to Crime Incomplete Offenses	Homicide Assault, Battery, Mayhem Rape False Imprisonment Kidnapping & Abduction Burglary & Arson Larceny Robbery Embezzlement False Pretenses	Receiving Stolen Goods Malicious Mischief Forgery Counterfeiting Extortion Offenses Against Religion, Morals & Decency Offenses Against the Public Peace Offenses Against Public Authority

Volume IV: Real Property - Part 1(180 pages)
Nature of Ownership Origin & Terminology Real & Personal Property The Feudal System Manors Sources of Title in this Country Tenures Seisin & Livery of Seisin Growth of Individual Rights Estates Fee Simple	Determinable or Base Fee Estates Tail Rule in Shelley's Case Life Estates Restraints on Alienation Estates upon Condition Uses Equitable Conversion Remainders & Reversions Contingent Remainders Conditional Limitations	Rule Against Perpetuities Application of Rule Against Perpetuities Rule Applied to Charities Rule Applied to Powers Co-Tenancy in General Tenancy in Common Joint Tenancy Coparcenary Estates Arising by Marriage Courtesy

Volume V: Real Property - Part II (184 pages)
Dower Homestead Exemptions Rights Appurtenant to Land Fruits of the Soil Waste Boundaries Fences Natural Rights to Land & Air & Water Lateral & Subjacent Support Easements Licenses Profits	Party Walls Rent Covenants Running With Land Forms of Conveyances Surrender & Release Delivery & Acceptance Other Essentials to Valid Conveyance Abstracts of Title Covenants of Title Recording Laws	Torrens System of Land Registration Dedication Public Lands Powers Acquisition or Transfer of Title Forfeiture for Crime Sales on Execution Partition Adverse Possession Accretion, Alluvion & Reliction

Volume VI: Pleadings in Civil Actions, Practice in Civil Actions, Criminal Procedures (206 pages)
Necessity of Pleading & Importance of Subject History of Courts & Pleading Course of Action Common Law Causes of Action Proceedings in Other Courts & Effect of the Code on Forms of Action Parties to Actions and Joinder of Actions The Plaintiff's First Pleading General Rules of Pleading	The Defenses to an Action Defendant's Pleading & Rules Governing Them The Plaintiff's Second Pleading Closing of Issues & Judgment Beginning Suit Preliminary Motions Non-Jury Cases Jury Trials Opening Statements - Excluding Witnesses Depositions	Examinations of Witnesses Charging the Jury Verdicts Entering Judgment Appeals Introduction to Criminal Procedure Jurisdiction & Venue Preliminary Proceedings Indictments Procedure Between Indictment & Trial The Trial Steps After the Trial

Volume VII: Wills & Trusts (190 pages)
Introduction & Classification Descent Distribution Wills Defined Origin, History & Nature of Wills Capacities of Testators & Beneficiaries Execution of Wills Revocation of Wills Republication & Revival	Lapsed & Void Legacies & Devises Ademption Probate of Wills Administration of Estates Guardian & Ward History of Trusts Trusts Distinguished From Other Relationships Creation of Express Trusts	Creation of Implied Trusts Private Trusts Public Trusts Trustee - Appointment, Qualifications & Powers Trustee - Duties, Rights, Liabilities & Removal Beneficiary - Rights & Liabilities Beneficiary - His Remedies

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Volume VIII: Partnerships & Corporations (222 pages)
Legal Conception of Corporation Formation of Corporations Irregularly & Defectively Organized Corporations Promotion of Corporations Subscribers & Stock Subscriptions Corporation & State Corporate Powers Ultra Vires Transactions	Corporate Crimes & Torts Directors Corporate Membership Rights of Stockholders Corporate Creditors Foreign Corporations Partnerships - Characteristics Creation of Partnership	Name & Property of Partnership Partnership Liability Duties of Partners Remedies of Creditors Actions Between Partners Action Between Partners & Third Persons Termination of Partnership

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Volume IX: Constitutional Law - Part I (104 pages)
Constitutions, Their Nature & Law American Constitutions & Constitutional Law	Organization & Powers of United States Government Relations Between Union & the States	Powers of President Powers of Congress

Volume X: Constitutional Law -Part II (118 pages)
Constitution as a Bill of Rights Political Privileges & Their Protection Civil Rights & Their Guaranties	Protection of Person Accused of a Crime Due Process of Law Equal Protections of Law	Impairment of Obligation of Contracts The Constitution of the United States

Volume XI: Finding, Reading, and Using the Law, by Anne M. Stevens (471 pages) and Legal Research Study Guide, by Tracey Biscontini (98 pages)
Sources of Law Finding the Law Computer Assisted Legal Research Legal Research	Finding the Current Law Understanding the Results of Legal Research Using the Law: Legal Analysis Legal Writing

Volume XII: Legal Research and Writing (A study guide to accompany the Finding, Reading and Using Law text), by Tracey Biscontini (72 pages)
Writing Legal Correspondence Legal Research Memoranda	Trial Court Legal Memos Writing Appellate Briefs

Volume XIII: Paralegal Career Starter, by Jo Lynn Southard (206 pages) and How to Find a Job as a Paralegal Study Guide, by Tracey Biscontini (72 pages)
Choosing a Career as a Paralegal Finding Your First Job	Job Search Skills; Resume and Cover Letter Writing; Interviewing Succeeding on the Job

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Volume XIV: Ethics for Paralegals (94 pages)
Tasks of a Paralegal Attorney vs. Paralegal Responsibilities Certification and Licensing Freelance and Independent Paralegals	Confidentiality, Ethical Walls, and Screening Integrity of the Paralegal Profession ABA Model Guidelines NALA Model Guidelines NALA Code of Ethics NFPA Code of Ethics

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